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A white cat with black spots sleeps with his front paw out in front of him

Feb 24, 2026

A Beloved Cat’s Blood Clot Crisis No Match for NC State Feline Expertise

When she answered her on-call phone one day last May, NC State cardiology resident Abby Laws heard, “We have your patient Alex in the ER,” and instinctively knew that the cat client she adored had developed a blood clot and undoubtedly was in bad shape. At just a year old, Alex had been diagnosed with…
Vet technician in blue scrubs holds gray cat in arms in front of pet cage.

Feb 21, 2026

Catching Kidney Disease Earlier in Cats

Could your cat help with a new NC State study? Dr. Autumn Harris explains what owners should know about feline CKD and how to get involved.
Black and white cat on exam table. Tech with purple gloves holds the cat in place.

Feb 11, 2026

New Research Offers Hope for Cats With Fibrosarcoma

Researchers at NC State are uncovering the genetic drivers behind feline fibrosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in cats.
stealth pathogen bartonella

Feb 4, 2026

Bartonella, Babesia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A pilot study has found evidence of Bartonella and Babesia infection in almost half of 50 blood samples from patients suffering chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Bartonella species comprise a group of vector-borne bacteria transmitted primarily via arthropods like fleas, lice and potentially ticks, but also by the animals that harbor the bacteria in their blood. For…
A graphic with a red background that has headshots of Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia and Dr. Xinxia Peng and their names in white

Feb 3, 2026

CVM Researchers Pairis-Garcia, Peng Chosen as NC State Faculty Scholars

Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia, an expert in the welfare of food animals, and Dr. Xinxia Peng, a computational biologist focusing on the translational genomics of infectious diseases, have been named NC State University Faculty Scholars for 2026. The faculty scholars program, launched in 2012, recognizes outstanding academic achievements and teaching, service and scholarship contributions. Honorees carry…
Dr. Michael Rahe works in a lab at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Jan 20, 2026

CVM Researcher of Swine Viruses Named an NC State Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Dr. Michael Rahe, an assistant professor of immunology at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, has been chosen as a 2025-26 NC State Goodnight Early Career Innovator — an honor that recognizes and rewards young faculty members excelling in STEM roles across the university. Rahe, who has both a DVM and a Ph.D. in…

Jan 13, 2026

A First: NC State Offers Certificate in Geriatric Medicine to DVM Students

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a worldwide leader in researching aging and introducing geriatric medicine into its DVM curriculum, is now offering its students a first-of-its-kind opportunity to earn a Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, with a new elective class already in place this semester. More than 20 students have enrolled in the novel…

Jan 6, 2026

Novel Kirkovirus May Be Associated with Colitis in Horses

In a pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have found a novel kirkovirus that may be associated with colitis – and potentially small colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes. “Horses are uniquely susceptible to colitis, and the…

Dec 23, 2025

Year in Review: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine 2025

From the discovery of the first drug to successfully treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats to the award of a $5.5 million NIH grant to contribute to the nationwide opioid addiction fight, 2025 has been a life-changing year for the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, its people and its community. Our leadership in the veterinary…
Dr. Natasha Olby is world-renowned for her research into aging dogs.

Dec 22, 2025

Olby Leads Successful Effort to Define Diagnostic Criteria for Dogs with Dementia 

Leading veterinary neurologist Natasha Olby took her research into Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome to the next level by convening a group of 12 experts from across the world to craft diagnostic criteria for the syndrome, which is analogous to early Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This month, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association approved…